Senior Applications Support & Development Specialist - Ref: RT05224

Employer: Walsall Council
Location: Walsall
Salary: G9: £38,223 - £43,421 per annum (pay award pending)
Closing date: 13 Sep 2024
Reference: 445

Sector: Local Councils
Job Type: Information technology
Contract Type: Full time permanent
Working Pattern: Standard
Hours: Full-Time

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Senior Application Support and Development Specialist (Digital) - Ref: RT05224

Salary G9: £38,223 - £43,421 per annum (pay award pending)

Are you passionate about digital innovation and making a difference in your community? Walsall Council is seeking a talented Digital Applications Developer to play a pivotal role in revolutionising our digital services.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and implement cutting-edge digital applications in alignment with council strategies and priorities.
Manage technical implementation and support for DaTS (IT) digital applications, ensuring seamless functionality.
Drive development of Walsall Council’s Drupal Content Management System (CMS) and integration into digital deliverables.
Collaborate with stakeholders at all levels to enhance council services through innovative digital solutions.

Qualifications and Skills:

Proficiency in CMS solutions and Microsoft Power Platform.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Experience in software development, with programming languages like PHP, twig files, SQL, HTML and CSS preferred.
Excellent communication skills with a customer-centric approach.

Why Join Us?

At Walsall Council, you'll be at the forefront of digital transformation, working alongside a dynamic team dedicated to improving the lives of our community members. Embrace innovation, drive change, and make a real impact with us.

Walsall Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Read more about our benefits at https://go.walsall.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers-/benefits-of-working-for-us
You will be expected to meet the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty.

Apply Now to Shape the Future of Walsall!

If you would like to know more about this role, please contact:
Rachael Keating (rachael.keating@walsall.gov.uk)

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This post is covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The postholder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.

Important note: When completing your online application form, you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted. Please also ensure that you complete the work history and qualifications sections of your application form. Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them. Please see our Information for Applicants leaflet for further information.

Closing date for applications: 13th September 2024

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